Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Solo Amore

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Solo Amore

Luciano Soprani

3.7625 votes

Rank #52,990 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solo Amore takes 3 of 4 categories.

Varens Original Tropical Sun
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Solo Amore
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Original Tropical Sun1/4

Solo Amore3/4

Ratings & consensus: Solo Amore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Solo Amore
Sillage & projection: Solo Amore
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Original Tropical Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

Solo AmoreLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%

Category winnerSolo AmoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

28%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySolo Amore

SillageSolo Amore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

citrus100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitCoconut

Base4-6 hrs

VioletRose

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPineappleFreesiaBergamotMangoYlang-Ylang

Heart

PeonyJasmineRoseLilyMagnolia

Base

RaspberryVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Original Tropical Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer56

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 20%Date 17%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,990

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Original Tropical SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Original Tropical Sun opens with an unmistakable splash of sharp grapefruit, juicy mango, and sweet mandarin orange. The fruit arrives fast. Within fifteen minutes, the tart citrus softens into a pulpy mix of passionfruit and smooth coconut milk that sits close to the skin. It feels like an ice-cold tropical fr…

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Solo Amore by Luciano Soprani opens with a bright splash of mango, pineapple, and sparkling grapefruit, feeling like a sunny morning fruit bowl. This oriental floral scent for women settles into a soft heart of rose and peony, anchored by a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean. It is a light, cheerful choice for casual…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Solo Amore?

Solo Amore takes 3 of 4 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Solo Amore is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Solo Amore for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Solo Amore?

Solo Amore lasts longest (Solo Amore 62/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Solo Amore?

Solo Amore projects furthest (Solo Amore 65/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Solo Amore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or Solo Amore better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Tropical Sun suits daytime wear; Solo Amore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Tropical Sun and Solo Amore?

Varens Original Tropical Sun has top notes of Grapefruit, Mango and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Coconut, a base of Violet and Rose. Solo Amore has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Freesia, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine, Rose and Lily, a base of Raspberry, Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.